Most Influential AI Executives in Energy - Asia-Pacific in 2027

Xin leads the world's largest electric utility, overseeing its 'digital and intelligent grid' modernization program that applies AI to load forecasting, fault detection, and renewable dispatch. He has prioritized AI-enabled grid stability as China scales its UHV transmission network.

Singh moved from leading NTPC to head Power Grid Corporation of India, where he is driving AI-based grid monitoring and predictive maintenance across India's transmission network. He previously implemented AI-driven plant efficiency programs during his tenure at NTPC.

Sinha is leading Tata Power's digital transformation, deploying AI-driven smart metering, solar analytics, and EV charging network management across India. He has positioned AI as central to Tata Power's distribution and renewable growth strategy.

O'Neill oversees Woodside's digital and AI strategy, including cloud and analytics partnerships supporting predictive maintenance and subsurface data interpretation across LNG operations. She has emphasized AI as a lever for safety, emissions monitoring, and cost efficiency in Australia's energy sector.

Calabria has led Origin Energy's shift to AI-powered retail and grid operations through the Kraken technology platform, alongside expansion of AI-orchestrated virtual power plants. He is positioning Origin as a leader in AI-driven demand forecasting and distributed energy management in Australia.

Kim is overseeing KEPCO's AI-based smart grid modernization as South Korea manages surging electricity demand from AI data centers. He has directed investment in AI-driven grid stability and renewable forecasting systems.

Rerkpiboon leads Thailand's national energy company through a digital transformation program centered on AI-driven refinery optimization and clean energy ventures. He established PTT's dedicated digital and AI solutions unit to accelerate adoption across the group.

Austin R. Bryan spearheads emerging technologies, digital ventures, and artificial intelligence programs for CLP Group across the Asia-Pacific region. His strategy focuses on transforming power utility models through smart energy management, digital microgrids, and IoT-driven grid edge infrastructure.

Ted Kwartler is an Executive at Accenture leading Americas Advanced AI and Responsible AI initiatives. Previously, he held leadership positions at Amazon and Liberty Mutual, where he drove transformative AI programs. As Harvard Faculty, he teaches applied analytics and is the author of multiple textbooks on text mining and machine learning. Ted is recognized for bridging academic rigor with practical AI implementation at enterprise scale.

Sudipta Bhattacharya steers digital transformation, automation, and centralized analytics across Adani Group's energy, solar, and transmission businesses. He has established unified operational technology frameworks that leverage artificial intelligence for India's largest private energy network.

Tony Lucas leads the strategic technology, customer solutions, and virtual power plant development teams at Origin Energy in Australia. He is central to Origin's deployment of AI-based orchestration software managing distributed battery systems and smart home demand response.

Michael Wong directs enterprise architecture, smart grid engineering, and operational data platforms for Singapore's national electricity and gas grid operator. He focuses on embedding artificial intelligence into grid management to maintain world-class power reliability and facilitate electric vehicle infrastructure expansion.

Matthew Friedman leads digital strategy, cloud ecosystems, and artificial intelligence programs across Sembcorp's renewable energy and urban solutions portfolio. Based in Singapore, he has transformed operations across solar, wind, and industrial park assets throughout Southeast Asia, China, and India.

Dr. Sun Hongbin is a leading power systems researcher and technology director advising China's state utilities on smart grid control and artificial intelligence. His work focuses on autonomous dispatch, dynamic network stability, and the integration of ultra-high-voltage transmission networks.

Greg Jackson founded Octopus Energy, which developed the Kraken technology platform for energy-customer operations and distributed-energy management. Its partnerships with Tokyo Gas and Australia's Origin Energy give its technology and operating model a significant Asia-Pacific presence.

Robin Zeng founded CATL, a Chinese manufacturer of batteries for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage. CATL uses advanced analytics and intelligent manufacturing in battery production, connecting its industrial AI capabilities with Asia-Pacific electrification and grid-storage markets.

Satya Nadella leads Microsoft's cloud and AI businesses, whose services are used for industrial analytics, asset management and energy-sector digitalization. Microsoft's cloud infrastructure and energy partnerships extend across Asia-Pacific, including India, Japan and Australia.

Ted Kwartler is an Executive at Accenture leading Americas Advanced AI and Responsible AI initiatives. Previously, he held leadership positions at Amazon and Liberty Mutual, where he drove transformative AI programs. As Harvard Faculty, he teaches applied analytics and is the author of multiple textbooks on text mining and machine learning. Ted is recognized for bridging academic rigor with practical AI implementation at enterprise scale.

Olivier Blum leads Schneider Electric, a supplier of electrification, automation and energy-management technologies. His career includes leadership roles in India and China, while Schneider's software and connected systems support AI-enabled energy optimization.

Roland Busch leads Siemens, whose businesses include industrial software, automation, smart infrastructure and grid technologies. Siemens combines AI and digital twins with electrification products and maintains substantial engineering and manufacturing operations across Asia-Pacific.

Masayoshi Son leads Japan-based SoftBank Group, an investment holding company with major interests in AI and computing infrastructure. His energy-sector record includes establishing renewable-energy businesses in Japan and India, alongside subsequent investment in large-scale AI infrastructure.

Dai Houliang is chairman of CNPC and PetroChina, China's largest oil and gas producer. He has emphasized intelligent oilfields and technological upgrading of upstream and midstream operations.

Ma Yongsheng chairs Sinopec, one of the world's largest refining, gas and petrochemical companies. He has focused on energy security, new-energy businesses and digital transformation of refining operations.

Gautam Adani is founder and chairman of the Adani Group, a major Asia-Pacific energy player in generation, transmission, renewables and ports. The group has scaled rapidly in solar, wind, thermal power and related infrastructure.

Meg O'Neill is CEO and managing director of Woodside Energy, Australia's largest independent oil and gas company and a major LNG supplier to Asia. She previously held senior upstream roles at ExxonMobil.

Wang Dongjin is chairman of CNOOC, China's largest offshore oil and gas producer. He has overseen increased exploration in Chinese waters and the company's energy-transition investments.

Tengku Muhammad Taufik is president and group CEO of PETRONAS, Malaysia's national energy company with substantial LNG and regional operations. He has steered the group toward sustainability targets and operational digitalization.

Nicke Widyawati is president director of Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned integrated energy company. She has led corporate restructuring and the group's energy-transition and digital programs.